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Grow and Explore Childcare

Fostoria, OH 44830 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
a week, county median
$155
year first licensed
2025

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About Grow and Explore Childcare

Grow and Explore Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Fostoria, Ohio. The state has licensed it since May 14, 2025.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Grow and Explore Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Seneca County has a median price of $155 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Seneca County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$174
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$152

Preschool

Center$142
Home daycare$141

School age

Center$100
Home daycare$120

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Grow and Explore Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2025
License number
#2240031174
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 93% of Ohio daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 13.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 29, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-13-23 Diapering and Toilet Training - Practices

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not wash all soiled areas of the childs body with a wash cloth which was then appropriately sanitized, or a disposable wipe. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-13-22 Safe Food Handling / Storage

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-18 Attendance

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record. The following was observed: [Child attendance records not filled in for this date (09/29/26) for any of the 6 children in attendance at time of inspection ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-02 Information in Ohio statewide licensing system

      “During the inspection, it was determined that information was not up to date in the Ohio statewide licensing system.The following information was not current: [1. Facility phone number missing 2. In service information, services offered is incorrect as they do not have head start or private kindergarten 3. Facility Schedule, months of operation says school year but it actually year round 4. Facility schedule days of operation, no days listed 5. Facility schedules times of operation are incorrect.].Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Apr 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 8 below:1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the childs parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .”
  3. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment

      “During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the Rubbermaid cabinets in the kitchen and dining area.3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the [ ]. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner.5. The equipment had sharp points or corners.6. The equipment had splinters.7. The equipment had protruding nails.8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts.9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials.10. The equipment had hazardous features.11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter.13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch14. A space heater felt hot to the touch15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  5. Mar 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Ohio Department of Children and Youth on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Grow and Explore Childcare

Is Grow and Explore Childcare licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 14, 2025.

When was Grow and Explore Childcare last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Grow and Explore Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 93% of Ohio daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 13. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Grow and Explore Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (419) 819-7972 to confirm.

How much does Grow and Explore Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 819-7972 to ask.

What is Grow and Explore Childcare's phone number?

(419) 819-7972.

Where is Grow and Explore Childcare?

Fostoria, OH 44830. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Ohio Department of Children and Youth (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).